Picture it, Philadelphia. 1963. Okay, it’s Leo season, and time for me to round up another pioneering set of songwriters. Given the season of the lion, I had to pay tribute to one member of Royal Soul. But you can’t really go into the spectacle that is the influential career of Kenneth Gamble (born August…
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The Intruders “Who’s Your Favorite Candidate” (Gamble 225-B, 1969)
The Intruders “Who’s Your Favorite Candidate” (Gamble 225-B, 1969) On Day 3 of Derek See’s Record Week Challenge, we head over to Philadelphia and back to the mind of Leon Huff. As known, Huff joined forces often with Kenny Gamble during the Mid 60’s. By the end of 1967, they would start partnering on a…
Dee Dee Sharp “I Really Love You” (Cameo 375, R&B#37, Pop#78, 1965)
Dee Dee Sharp “I Really Love You” (Cameo 375, R&B#37, Pop#78, 1965) Like Little Eva, the talents of Dione La Rue, better known as Dee Dee Sharp, got chained to a parade of zippy dance records. Although her run of success ended up being greater in terms of hit records in comparison to Little Eva,…
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